This plan occupies a position somewhere between the strategic plan and
the operational plan. A tactical plan may consider a 3-year, 5-year or
10-year window into the future. It is like a helicopter ride hovering
at the top of the trees where the details on the forest floor and the
tree canopy are relatively clear. However, it is not possible to see
the edge of the forest.

Tactical Mix
The tactical plan can be analyzed according to the following blend of
attributes and characteristics, which form the tactical mix: